Naturopathic Medicine

IV Vitamin Therapy

Intravenous (IV) therapy is the introduction of substances through a needle directly into the vein. In this way, vitamins, minerals, homeopathics, herbs and other healing substances are exposed to the cells and tissues directly, and delivered in far greater amounts than can be achieved via inhalation, orally or through the skin — and with far greater effect.

IV vitamin therapy offers the benefits gained through supplementation of vitamins and antioxidants to your body with immediate results, and the treatment is rapidly growing in popularity. Developed in the 1970s by Baltimore physician Dr.John Myers, IV vitamin drips offer an innovative, safe, and extremely efficient way to obtain the benefits associated with supplementation of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. This therapy is also used in the treatment protocol for a number of medical conditions.

Benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy

Infusion therapy:

Combats fatigue

Fights infection

Battles heart disease and strokes by removing vessel blockages

Enhances the immune system

Helps detoxify the body (heavy metal chelation)

Boosts nutrition (for people with good or poor gastrointestinal function)

Helps slow or reverse aging

Help create a positive, elevated mood

Energizes the body and mind by enhancing energy production pathways

Increased liver function and cleansing

Who Benefits from IV Vitamin Therapy?

After a thorough medical evaluation, your Gentle Wellness Centers physician may recommend IV therapy as an important component of your individualized treatment plan.

IV vitamin Therapy is Beneficial For People Who Have:

difficulty absorbing nutrients or who suffer from chronic fatigue

fibromyalgia

immune deficiencies

migraines

asthma

allergies

depression

muscle cramps

acute infection

other chronic conditions

Why Can’t I Just Take A Pill

IV vitamin therapy differs from oral supplementation because it is able to deliver nutrients on a cellular level, this means that the body is restored to a state of balance and nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream while remaining undiluted by the digestive tract. This is particularly important for people suffering from chronic illness or those with a compromised gastrointestinal system (i.e., lack of enzymes or poor gut lining integrity).

In contrast, oral supplementation of the essential vitamins we are deficient in yields an absorption rate of only 25-40 percent, an extremely low number that is not able to address a deficiency in some patients.

An added advantage of IV vitamin therapy is seen in the higher dosages possible using this method. Through oral supplementation, the body cannot process the high doses of vitamins and minerals that can be readily absorbed through IV therapy.

What’s In It & How Long Does It Take?

The standard IV vitamin therapy drip developed by Dr.Myers includes B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium to boost immunity. Today, there are customized vitamin and nutrient blends available to suit your lifestyle and personal needs.

IV vitamin blends developed specifically to relieve stress offer a combination of antioxidants and amino acids, while IV therapy developed to increase mental activity and alertness offer a blend of restoring and rejuvenating ingredients.

IV vitamin drips to treat muscle and joint pain or, to restore the imbalance of electrolytes associated with the effects of an alcohol hangover are also available.

The average length of an IV vitamin therapy session is between 30 and 45 minutes, and the process is easy and comfortable. During a session, you may relax, watch movies or listen to your favorite music.

Meet Dr. Jessica Christie

As a naturopathic doctor and certified nutrition specialist, Dr. Christie, strives to get the root cause of the medical issue. Her holistic approach to wellness and extensive training can help patients reach their optimal health.

Dr. Jessica Christie uses the newest innovations and techniques in naturopathic medicine along with a personalized approach to provide non-invasive, therapeutic treatments for her patients’ medical and wellness needs.

Dr. Jessica Christie has also received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology, Spanish, and International Studies from Penn State University and a Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology from Gallaudet Univerisity.